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Many of us grew up reciting classic poems from textbooks, learning to appreciate this beautiful art form that's able to use just a few lines to convey such rich meanings.
To recognize the unique ability of poetry to acquire the creative spirit of the human mind, World Poetry Day is celebrated on March 21 each year. One of the main goals of the day, according to UNESCO, is to support linguistic(语言的) diversity through poetic expression.
Chinese poetry has a long history that dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. It became extremely popular during the Tang and Song dynasties. Even today, classic poems are still loved by a lot of people.
And even TV series featuring classic poetry are hugely popular. For example, in the 2011 hit period drama, Empresses in the Palace, classic poems recited by the show's characters are often quoted(引用) by Internet users. One of the drama's most moving songs was adapted from a verse(韵文) written by Wen Tingyun of the Tang Dynasty.
Meanwhile, the TV show Chinese Poetry Competition, which features classic works from famous Chinese poets, is also a big success.
“In poetry, I've found echoes(共鸣) of human emotions, including happiness, anger, joy and sorrow，” one of the show's contestants(参赛者) told CCTV.“When I read ancient texts, I feel I reach the depths of these poems and find the real meanings of them.”
Classic poetry has become an important way to pass on and spread traditional Chinese culture. The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China released(发布)new curriculum standards for high schools that recommended students to recite 72 ancient poems or articles, up from 14.
Indeed, many people believe that learning classic poems is important in today's world.“Through the bridge of poetry, people today can resonate(产生共鸣) with the values of our ancestors. Their wisdom has gained new life in the modern world，” Yao Xishuang, director of the Department of Language Application and Administration told CCTV.
语篇导读 本文介绍了联合国教科文组织设立“世界诗歌日”的初衷，以及诗歌在社会发展中的重要性。
1．Which of the following is one of the main goals to hold World Poetry Day?
A．To encourage the creation of poetry around the world.
B．To bring attention to the linguistic differences in poetry.
C．To build a better global community through poetry.
D．To remind people of the long history of poetry.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，设立“世界诗歌日”的主要目的之一是支持诗歌中的语言多样性，B项(引起人们对诗歌中语言差异的重视)意思相近，故选B项。
2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?
A．Poetry in our daily lives.
B．Poetry in modern society.
C．Poetry in a hit reality show.
D．Poetry in a period drama.
解析 D 主旨大意题。通读第四段可知，本段主要介绍了2011年的年度热剧《甄嬛传》中的诗歌受到广泛欢迎，故选D项。
3．How many more ancient poems or articles are high school students recommended to memorize than before according to the new curriculum standards?
A．14. B．86.
C．58. D．72.
解析 C 数字计算题。根据倒数第二段第二句可知，高中新课程标准推荐学生古诗文背诵篇目从14篇增加到72篇，由此可知，增加了72－14＝58(篇)，故选C项。
4．Why is learning classic poetry still important in today's world, according to Yao Xishuang?
A．Poetry is a bridge to the wisdom of our ancestors.
B．Poetry is considered the best form of Chinese literature.
C．Poetry is full of sincere human emotions.
D．Poetry teaches people the true meaning of life.
解析 A 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二、三句可知，姚喜双认为，在当今世界学习经典古诗仍然很重要，因为它们是连接先人智慧的桥梁，故选A项。
